Drought in Tunisia has forced authorities to turn off water across the country

Tunisia / Photo EPA-EFE/MOHAMED MESSARA

Authorities in Tunisia are turning off water in the capital and other cities in an effort to reduce consumption amid a severe drought.

Local residents said water was shut off overnight without warning in the cities of Tunis, Hammamet, Sousse, Monastir and Sfax.

Drought is a major problem in Tunisia and the government has previously warned it may turn off water at night during the summer to reduce consumption due to a lack of water supplies in the North African country.

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